Johnny Scott Jr.

Johnny Scott, Jr. Written on: October 14, 1959 by Johnny Scott, Jr. to Gladys (Johnson) Scott for the preparation of his passing, which took place on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 4:26am. My father's name is Johnny Scott, Sr. Born in Natchez, Mississippi. My mother's name is Hazel Scott Kemp, born in Baton Rouge, La. My union with Gladys Johnson on March 16, 1943, gave me six beautiful children Johnny Scott III (Janet), Michelle S. Brown (Kenneth), Jennifer M. Schexnayder Lee(Edward), Eric T. Scott (Claudia), Musette R. Jones, and Tomica S. Smith (Tiger), 12 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. He leaves three sister’s Mattie Hillard, Eula Vinnett, Beverly Carraby and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Scott Sr, mother, Hazel Scott Kemp, and sister Sally Jarriet. I was born June 20, 1925 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Moved to New Orleans when I was two years old. I attended school at McDonough #36, Thomy Lafon School, and J. W. Hoffman Straight Business School, and also school for cooking and baking. My occupation was a psychotherapist, which began October 27, 1948 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, where I worked for twenty three years. I served my country in the Army from November 4, 1943 through February 26, 1946. Served in the South Pacific Theatre, saw battle in Borabora, Fincheaven New Guinea, Hollander, New Guinea, Tacobln Leyte in Philippine Islands, Gaudicial Canal and participated in two invasions; discharged from Tokyo, Japan. Rated as Staff Sargeant, remained on inactive, reserved duty for seven years. Medals consists of Good Conduct, Asiatic Pacific, Three Bronze Stars, Sharp Shooter four times, World War II, and Japan Occupation. Served as a truck driver and dispatcher and supply sergeant. I was a faithful member of the Historic Second Baptist Church for over sixty years. Where I served as Deacon, Treasurer, Secretary, Radio Broadcast Technician, Choir member, and maintenance man. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, September 19, 2015 for 9:30 am at The Historic 2nd Baptist Church, 2505 Marengo Street, New Orleans, LA. Visitation begins at 8:00am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by: D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guestbook.